Product Overview
- Product Name: Armored Core Project Phantasma
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Instruction manual shows some handling wear and has a few spots on front but is fully intact and is the only component keeping this item from being listed at a higher grade. Disc and rear tray artwork are prisine and perfect.
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What's Included
- PS1 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Jewel Case*: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Armored Core: Project Phantasma refines and expands everything that made the original Armored Core a cult sensation on the PlayStation 1. Developed by FromSoftware and published by ASCII in 1998, this direct follow-up thrusts players back into a world of mercenary pilots, corporate greed, and mechanized warfare. Taking on the role of a Raven pilot once again, you uncover a conspiracy centered around a mysterious weapon known as “Phantasma,” a project capable of altering the balance of power between rival factions.
With tighter controls, new missions, and deeper customization, Project Phantasma takes the series’ trademark mech combat to new heights. Players can import save data from the original game, carrying over parts, credits, and progress—an innovative feature for its time that gave continuity and personal investment to the experience. The game also introduced a dedicated Arena Mode, letting players battle against 50 unique AI opponents in high-intensity one-on-one duels to earn ranking and rewards.
Project Phantasma is more than just an expansion—it’s a refined evolution of FromSoftware’s design philosophy. The smoother gameplay and narrative cohesion helped cement Armored Core as one of the premier mech franchises of the era. It remains a must-own title for collectors, not only for its gameplay polish but also as a bridge between the early Armored Core entries and the future innovations that would define the series.
Gameplay Features
- Expanded single-player campaign with new missions and deeper story elements
- Import your custom Armored Core and progress from the original game
- Enhanced controls and smoother frame rate for improved combat precision
- 50 unique Arena opponents to battle for ranking, credits, and bragging rights
- Hundreds of mech parts and weapon combinations to fine-tune your playstyle
- Detailed environments and cinematic mission briefings that heighten immersion
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Armored Core: Project Phantasma was developed in just under a year, yet showcased remarkable technical improvement and balance refinement over its predecessor. The addition of the Arena Mode became one of the franchise’s most popular features, remaining a series staple for decades to follow. Its import functionality was groundbreaking for PlayStation games of the time, giving fans a seamless continuation of their original mech builds.
While originally released only in Japan and North America, Project Phantasma developed a loyal global fanbase and is now regarded as one of the most collectible early FromSoftware titles. The game’s design philosophy—rewarding experimentation, mastery, and strategic customization—foreshadowed the studio’s later success with Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls. For fans of mecha combat or FromSoftware’s legacy, this title represents a defining step in their creative evolution.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1998
- Publisher: ASCII
- Developer: FromSoftware
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 093992086404
- SKU: 4219
- Format: Sony PlayStation 1 (PS1) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 1 console (PS1 system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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